There is a tremendous demand for information regarding Dineculture, lifestyle, and learning styles. This revised orientationhandbook entitled What Should You Know About Teaching On The NavaioIndian Reservation? is designed to help new teachers begin toknow and understand, in a small way, the People with whom theywill be working and living amongst for a period of time.

Mr. Richard Lester, a former teacher on the Navajo Reservation,initially compiled, edited, and prepared the original handbook.He speaks and writes from his personal experiences. Though theoriginal handbook was released in 1985, the information is stillvery relevant today. Minor updated changes have been made. Writingsand artwork by students are included in the original form.

It is our sincere desire that this handbook will make yourentrance into our world a little easier.

This handbook was reviewed and changes made by staff ofthe Department of Instructional Support Services under the supervisionof Mr. Eddie Biakeddy. Special thanks go to Margaret Watson whotyped, proofread and finalized the text. It was also reproducedunder the auspices of the Department of Instructional SupportServices within the Navajo Nation Division of Education, WindowRock, Arizona 86515.